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A boutique hotel inside a shopping mall — to hear of such a thing might inspire a moment’s shock, followed by a feeling of sad resignation. But the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is no ordinary mall, any more than the Duomo is an ordinary church, or La Scala an ordinary concert venue. And a hotel that would undoubtedly be something of a travesty in Minneapolis or Milton Keynes is, in Milan, very much worth your time. The Townhouse Galleria is the more accessible sister to the hyper-luxe Seven Stars Galleria — think of it as the ready-to-wear version of the Seven Stars’ couture collection.

What it lacks in over-the-top opulence it makes up for in smart modern style. Ettore Mochetti’s interiors are as chic as the fashionistas you’ll spy walking Milan’s shopping avenues. And it’s only by comparison with the Seven Stars that it’s anything other than upscale — soundproofed windows, big modern bathrooms and high-end contemporary furnishings are all the luxury most of us will reasonably need. Where it’s a bit light is in the common spaces — outside the guest rooms there’s a restaurant, but little else, as the Townhouse is intended more as a perfectly located pied à terre than as a bolt-the-door urban resort experience.